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08-24-2011, 04:52 AM

#51

DonnaC

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I laughed at Melissa Dove's post... that's the same thing I do when I'm feeling low... I just take out all of my fat quarters and "fondle" the little devils! Looking at all the pretty colors and patterns just makes me feel better. Guess we're all a little strange....!

Seriously, there are many great books about how to use FQ's; try searching fat quarter quilts on Amazon and you will find them.

08-24-2011, 04:56 AM

#52

celwood

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The new issue of Quilters World has a pattern that uses fat quartrs. It is meant for Asian fat quarters but I am sure you can use any fat quarter.

08-24-2011, 04:59 AM

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Buckeye Rose

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do a scrappy 10 minute block....reduce the block size to 9" and you can get 4 from a fq......fast, easy and looks great!

08-24-2011, 05:11 AM

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Anna O

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Turning Twenty patterns!

08-24-2011, 05:15 AM

#55

sheepla

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I agree about Turning Twenty, which are patterns based upon using 20 coordinating fat quarters.

08-24-2011, 05:43 AM

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Babs194068

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Just me but I could never have too many FQ's

08-24-2011, 05:45 AM

#57

alwayslearning

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Quote:

Originally Posted by melissa Dove

Sorry you must have mis typed ! How CAN you have TOO MANY FQ's, just take them out of their store once in a while which is what I did yesterday when it was rainy and miserable and just cheered myself up by sorting and handling them, Its cheaper than any therapy I know, insulates your house , does not depreciate and can ultimately be used to construct something beautiful.....however if you really don't want them... I could help!! LOL

Well said!

08-24-2011, 06:04 AM

#58

stoppain

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I,also, like disappearing 9 patch for fat quarters

08-24-2011, 06:08 AM

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ShirlinAZ

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I like them for placemats and table toppers. If you don't have matching fabric to piece anything, just use the whole FQ to make a wholecloth placemat.

08-24-2011, 06:13 AM

#60

newbee

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I LOVE fat quarters! Here are the directions for a baby quilt that uses 16 FQs. I have made this top and it was fun and very easy. When I get it quilted I will post pics.

http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2010/0...simple-by.html